Overview of our Operations
Ganatra Group is one of the most prominent business conglomerates based in Kachchh, Gujarat, managing three robust industrial divisions.
Over the decades, we have established our presence as leaders in our respective sectors. By maintaining heavy-duty machinery, exploring high-yield mining zones, and operating reliable shipping fleets, we ensure full operational integrity and custom solutions for our industrial and governmental clients.
Our Business Divisions
Flagship Logistics & Transportation Leader
Flagship of Ganatra Group of Companies, GTC leads the market in the transportation sector. Its lineage dates back to the pre-independence era where the business was carried out by the family in Karachi. Marking its Diamond Jubilee (1950-2025), its business is firmly established in Kachchh District of Gujarat, where it is a household and industry trusted name.
The company provides daily freight transit services to areas across Abdasa Taluka, Lakhpat Taluka, Bhuj, Gandhidham, and long-haul shipping to Mumbai and nationwide destinations. It owns and maintains a dedicated fleet of heavy-duty trucks, trailers, and specialized transport vehicles kept for prompt delivery of industrial goods and bulk cargo.
Delivery of products is trusted not only by major private sectors but also by key Government organizations. The company has been officially recognized for dependable logistics operations with M.E.S (Military Engineering Services), G.E.B (Gujarat Electricity Board), and several other Central and State Government departments.
Trusted Shipping & Defense Contractor
Ganatra Transport Co. has done wonders whenever it comes to rapid, secure, and heavy-scale transportation of industrial products and sensitive cargo.
- Owens Corning (I) Limited: Prompt and continuous transportation of Bentonite and China Clay jumbo bags in large volumes from Bhuj to Kandla Port, Mundra Port, Mumbai, and other major industrial centers across India.
- Indian Defense Sector (Airforce & Military): Specialized transportation of high-security ammunitions as well as complete fighter aircrafts including MiG-21 and MiG-29 from Bhuj Airforce Base station to Nashik and Pune Defense workshops for overhauls and repairs under urgent directives from the Local Military Authority.
- Public & Private Infrastructure Projects: Regular bulk material transit for power stations, ports, and regional engineering contractors across Western India.
Connect with Ganatra Transport Co.
For custom shipping schedules, bulk freight contracts, or government contracting inquiries, reach out directly to our GTC division headquarters:
- Division Leadership: Mr. K. J. Ganatra
- Office Address: T-1/6, Jattha Bandh Bazaar, Bhuj Madhapar Highway, Bhuj (Kachchh) 370001, Gujarat
- Division Email: gtc@ganatragroup.com
- Shree Dhanjibhai: +91 9879817699 (Abdasa Taluka: Naliya & Sanghi)
- Shree Kirtibhai: +91 9428473814 (Lakhpat Taluka: Dayapar & Ravapar)
Ganatra Mines & Minerals (GMM) (An ISO 9001 Company)
Direct Email: gmm@ganatragroup.com | Contact: Mr. Hitesh K. Ganatra
Exploring, Mining & Supplying Premium Ores (Since 1997)
Established in the year 1997, Ganatra Mines & Minerals (GMM) holds direct ownership of extensive mining areas that are primarily rich reserves of high-grade Bentonite. The company is actively engaged in exploring, mining, processing, and supplying superior quality mineral ores across global and domestic markets.
As a leading supplier of Bentonite Powder and Lumps, GMM possesses decades of management and operational expertise in ensuring that raw ores are precisely extracted, refined, and delivered to exact client specifications.
The company’s headquarters and state-of-the-art production centers are strategically located in Kachchh, Gujarat. This location provides a tremendous logistical advantage, as Kachchh is a mineral-rich district featuring a vast sea-coast with major international export hubs at Kandla Port and Mundra Port, located just 70 km away from Bhuj for rapid worldwide shipping.
Geological Superiority of Kachchh Sodium Bentonite
Kachchh District is globally renowned for its extraordinary mineral wealth, where non-metallic minerals like Bentonite, Bauxite, Limestone, Gypsum, Lignite, China Clay, and Silica occur in vast abundance with superior natural properties.
Bentonite Clay Composition: Bentonite in clay form is predominantly composed of the mineral "Montmorillonite", mixed with related layered minerals like Nontronite and Beidellite. These are three-layered aluminosilicates with water molecules situated between layers. Chemically, Bentonite occurs in Sodium and Calcium varieties (also known as Fuller's Earth). Among all Bentonite deposits worldwide, the Sodium variety exhibits the highest swelling, gelling, high viscosity, and superior liquid limit capabilities.
Natural Formation: Kachchh Bentonite was formed millions of years ago from volcanic ash settling in stagnant saline water under semi-arid conditions. Due to the unique volcanic ash characteristics, Kachchh Sodium Bentonite possesses a higher natural iron content giving it a distinct darker shade along with extraordinary swelling capacity and bonding powers unmatched across the world.
Self-Reliant Mining, Milling & Quality Processing
The refinement process begins with scientific excavation of the mineral from our open-cast mines, after which the raw clay is sun-dried and chemically treated. The cured products are milled to the exact degree of fineness required by specific industry scheduling grades using heavy-duty Raymond Type 5-Roller Mills.
Each batch of final product undergoes rigorous quality and grade testing in our laboratory, followed by automated and manual packaging (50 kg bags or 1 MT Jumbo Bags) as per client shipping requirements.
Owned Mining Reserves: The company directly owns prime mining sites at Hamla and Vandh in Kachchh District. GMM takes immense pride in complete self-dependence across milling and internal logistics, maintaining its own fleet of Excavators, Loaders, Dumpers, Forklifts, and Trailers to guarantee zero downtime and timely delivery.
Industrial Applications & Chemical Specifications
GMM produces tailored Bentonite grades formulated for specialized industrial performance:
- Hi-Bond Grade
- Specta-Bond Grade
- Supra-Bond Grade
- API-13A (Section 6) Grade
- OCMA / ISO 13500 (Sec 11)
- Petro Grade
- Pil-O-Gel Grade®
- Aqua-Bond Grade
- Iron Ore Pelletization Grade
Typical Chemical Analysis (Sodium Bentonite)
| Parameter / Oxide | Typical Percentage (%) | Parameter / Oxide | Typical Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SiO₂ (Silicon Dioxide) | 54.70% | Na₂O (Sodium Oxide) | 3.10% |
| Al₂O₃ (Aluminum Oxide) | 18.60% | MgO (Magnesium Oxide) | 2.43% |
| Fe₂O₃ (Iron Oxide) | 5.70% | TiO₂ (Titanium Dioxide) | 1.86% |
| CaO (Calcium Oxide) | 1.20% | LOI (Loss on Ignition) | 12.28% |
ISO 9001:2008 Certified Quality & Laboratory R&D
Commitment is a core principle running through the Ganatra Group since its inception. GMM strictly adheres to quality-conscious manufacturing while remaining highly responsive to client-specific product demands, backed by official ISO 9001:2008 Certification.
Research & Development (R&D): Continuous R&D is pursued to sustain superior product performance and introduce innovative mineral solutions. Our dedicated team of geologists and chemical technicians work in fully equipped, modern testing laboratories to verify swelling index, gel strength, filter cake permeability, and moisture content for every shipment.
Domestic Partners & Global Export Network
Clients are an organization's most priceless assets. GMM takes extra efforts to ensure complete client satisfaction across major national infrastructure projects and global export markets.
- Simplex Infrastructures Ltd.
- ITD Cementation (I) Ltd.
- DBM Geotechnics & Construction Pvt Ltd.
- Grey Iron Foundry, Jabalpur (Ministry of Defence)
- Aditya Metal & Alloys Pvt Ltd., Halol
- Gujarat Intrux Ltd., Rajkot & Umiya Minerals
- Singapore (Exclusive Sole Agent): Senar Holding Pte Ltd.
- Vietnam (Appointed Distributor): Chemical Application & THAIDUONG Construction & Trade JSC
- Haryana Distributor: Haryana Ceramics & Allied Products
- Jabalpur & Rajkot: Dev & Dev Associates / S.D. Enterprise
Over Dimensional Consignment (ODC) & Heavy Erection Specialists
Started in the year 1988, Ganatra Heavy Lifters (GHL) specializes in heavy loading, unloading, mechanical erection, and shifting of massive industrial machinery and Over Dimensional Consignments (ODC).
Historic Milestone Projects: GHL executed the complex handling and transportation of machinery for two 70 MW units of Gujarat Electricity Board (GEB) - Kachchh Lignite Thermal Power Station (KLTPS) from Gandhidham railway station to the Panandhro power house site (200 km distance). This included handling a massive 110 MT ODC single-piece consignment measuring 100 ft in length.
Plant Handling & Cement Operations: GHL productively manages round-the-clock logistics for Sanghi Industries Ltd., Sanghipuram, delivering cement jumbo bags from the packing unit to the jetty and loading them into barges at over 2,000 MT per day (approx. 30,000 MT monthly) using our dedicated cranes, forklifts, and trailers. We also manage complete internal plant materials handling for Bell Ceramics Ltd. at their Dora factory near Baroda (72,000+ MT/yr) and Hoskote factory near Bangalore (144,000+ MT/yr).
Trusted by Infrastructure, Energy & Port Giants
GHL has successfully completed mechanical erection, project cargo shipping, and ODC lifting works across India's most prestigious organizations:
- Adani Ports Ltd. (Mundra)
- B.H.E.L (Bharat Heavy Electricals)
- Coastal Gujarat Power Ltd. (Tata Enterprise)
- Gujarat Electricity Board (GEB - Bhuj, Anjar, Panandhro, Sikka)
- Sanghi Cement Industries Ltd.
- Bell Ceramics Ltd. (Baroda & Bangalore)
- Jindal Saw Pipes Ltd.
- Gammon (India) Ltd. & Thermax India
- Elektrim (India) Ltd. (Poland Project)
- Indian Oil Corporation (IOC)
- Varsana Ispat Ltd. & Electrotherm
- Welspun Industries Ltd.
Pan-India Deployment & Operational Network
With our headquarters in Bhuj and strategic operational bases near major maritime and industrial hubs, GHL guarantees rapid crane mobilization and ODC transit:
- Major Port Hubs: Gandhidham / Kandla Port and Mundra Adani Port
- Western India Industrial Sites: Bhuj, Panandhro, Sanghipuram, Vadodara, Naliya, and Kothara
- Metropolitan & Southern Reach: Operational offices and project sites in Mumbai and Bangalore
Division Email: ghl@ganatragroup.com | Representative: Mr. Vijay P. Ganatra
Premier Warehousing & Storage Facilities
Ganatra Terminals Pvt. Ltd. (GTPL) manages dedicated storage godowns and modern warehousing facilities situated directly at Mundra Port—India's largest commercial maritime gateway.
GTPL handles systematic storage, container staging, bulk mineral bagging, and rapid inventory dispatch for export and import cargo, working seamlessly alongside our heavy lifting and transport divisions.
Expansive Open Yard Storage & Transit Logistics
Our infrastructure includes expansive, heavy-duty open storage yards capable of staging Over Dimensional Consignments (ODC), project cargo, and industrial raw materials before loading or inland distribution.